Storm Chasing & Recording the Aftermath

Storm Harvey was a catastrophic tropical cyclone that struck the Gulf Coast of the United States in August 2017, causing widespread flooding and damage. It was one of the costliest natural disasters in U.S. history, with damages estimated at over $125 billion. Many people lost their homes, businesses, and loved ones in the storm.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, many organizations and individuals worked tirelessly to provide relief and assistance to those affected by the storm. Emergency responders, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and volunteers all came together to provide shelter, food, water, medical care, and other forms of support to those in need.

Overall, Hurricane Harvey was a devastating event that had a significant impact on the Gulf Coast of the United States. While storm chasers may have documented the storm, it is important to prioritize safety and support for those affected by natural disasters.

It is important to note that storm chasing can be dangerous and is not recommended for inexperienced individuals.

The impact of storms across recent history

The power of storms and subsequent damage and loss of life must not be underestimated. I appreciate that there have been many storms around the world and throught history and have listed some of them here to show the impact that weather has on us fragile humans.

Bhola Cyclone - November 1970 - East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) - estimated death toll of 300,000 to 500,000

Haiphong Typhoon - October 1881 - Vietnamestimated death toll of 300,000 to 500,000

Hooghly River Cyclone - October 1737 - India and Bangladesh - estimated death toll of 300,000 to 350,000

Honshin Typhoon - September 1959 - Japanestimated death toll of 5,098

Great Hurricane of 1780 - October 1780Caribbean - estimated death toll of 22,000 to 27,500

Typhoon Nina - August 1975 - China - estimated death toll of 229,000

Hurricane Mitch - October 1998 - Central America - estimated death toll of 11,000 to 19,000

Cyclone Nargis - May 2008 - Myanmar (Burma)estimated death toll of 138,000 to 146,000

Galveston Hurricane - September 1900 - United States - estimated death toll of 8,000 to 12,000

Hurricane Katrina - August 2005 - United States - estimated death toll of 1,833